@article{ART003349394},
author={Su-Joung Cha},
title={Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2026},
volume={31},
number={6},
pages={205-219}
TY - JOUR
AU - Su-Joung Cha
TI - Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2026
VL - 31
IS - 6
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 205
EP - 219
SN - 1598-849X
AB - This study aimed to analyze the hand dimensions and morphological indices of obese middle-aged women and to classify hand shapes in order to provide fundamental data for the design of hand-related products.
The study subjects were obese middle-aged women based on three-dimensional anthropometric data from the 8th Size Korea survey. Analyses were conducted on hand-related measurements and morphological indices.
The results showed that the hand morphology of obese middle-aged women was characterized predominantly by thickness- and volume-oriented features. Age-related differences were observed not in the overall hand structure but rather in localized changes at the finger level. Factor analysis identified five underlying components of hand morphology: hand size and thickness, hand structure and proportion, finger length, hand volume and three-dimensionality, and finger length ratios. Based on these factors, hand shapes were classified into four types: size–thickness emphasized type, finger length emphasized type, proportion–length ratio emphasized type, and three-dimensional proportion emphasized type. These findings indicate that the hand morphology of obese middle-aged women is not defined by a single size dimension but by a complex structure integrating thickness, length, proportion, volume, and three-dimensionality. Furthermore, the results suggest the need for a multidimensional, morphology-based customized design approach rather than a simple length-based sizing system in the development of gloves and wearable products.
KW - Hand dimensions;Morphological Indices;Obese Middle-Aged Women;Hand Typology;Anthropometric Analysis
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Su-Joung Cha. (2026). Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(6), 205-219.
Su-Joung Cha. 2026, "Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.31, no.6 pp.205-219.
Su-Joung Cha "Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31.6 pp.205-219 (2026) : 205.
Su-Joung Cha. Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women. 2026; 31(6), 205-219.
Su-Joung Cha. "Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.6 (2026) : 205-219.
Su-Joung Cha. Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(6), 205-219.
Su-Joung Cha. Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2026; 31(6) 205-219.
Su-Joung Cha. Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women. 2026; 31(6), 205-219.
Su-Joung Cha. "Analysis and Typology of Hand Dimensions and Morphological Indices in Obese Middle-Aged Women" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.6 (2026) : 205-219.
